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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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